CB10 1DY is a sought-after residential area on The Maltings, 0.3km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Audley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB10 1DY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 6.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CB10 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00112175 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MALTINGS, CB10 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MALTINGS, CB10 1DY.
283
44
£ 51,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB10 1DY — age 44, 47% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1DY. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 231,000
14 sales · Mean £ 227,646
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1DY has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden County High School
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Jolie0.4 km
- Saffron And Sage0.3 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.2 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke Of York0.1 km
- Old English Gentleman0.1 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.7 km
- The Cross Keys0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bicicletta0.2 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.2 km
- Cafe De Ja Vu0.8 km
- Chaters0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Fish & Chips0.1 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.2 km
- ABC Grill0.2 km
- Bella Bella0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End2.9 km
- Newport (Essex)4.9 km
- Great Chesterford5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101DY · Data under Open Government Licence